Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K20D
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Announced June 2008
- Old Model is Pentax K10D

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K20D Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Pentax K20D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the K20D (15MP) is pretty similar but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

The FE-4030 was introduced 19 months after the K20D which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FE-4030 matches up vs the K20D for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K20D Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 & Pentax K20D. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Pentax K20D
FE-4030 | K20D | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | June 2008 | More modern by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Olympus FE-4030
K20D | FE-4030 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax K20D
FE-4030 | K20D | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-4030 versus Pentax K20D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-4030 vs the K20D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and K20D is 95 and 59 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and K20D.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-4030 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K20D will offer you extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer FE-4030 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K20D Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Pentax K20D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Pentax K20D |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2008-06-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4672 x 3104 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 4cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | D-LI50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $130 | $700 |